This project is a conversion of a former industrial scale bakery into a multi use building that includes retail, artists' studios, and a restaurant. We worked in collaboration with the developer Matt Bucy and architect Daniel Johnson to redesign facades and finishes as well as reconfigure the plan of the building while adding vertical circulation. A goal for the project was to open up in section internal corridors and bring in light so these spaces could serve as gallery areas for the artists working in the building. Size: 36,000 square feet.
The bakery building and electric ovens run entirely on renewable energy provided by photovoltaic panels on the property. The envelope of the structure is super insulated and air tight which contributes to the building's very high level of energy efficiency.
This bakery was built for a producer of artisanal breads. Suzanne Slomin, the head baker and owner, is known for reviving naturally leavened breads with a special proofing process that lasts up to 12 hours. This facility can produce for two weekly deliveries to local markets. The bakery is situated on land that also produces berries, orchard fruit and vegetables. Green Rabbit also makes salad dressings, specialty breads and sweet bakery items. Size: 2500 Square Feet.
This project was designed and built with students who attend the Norwich University School of Architecture and Art. The building is passive solar with a wood-stove back up heating system. It runs primarily on renewable energy. There are locker rooms for visiting teams and space for birthday parties and a refreshment stand. Size: 2400 Square Feet.
This project is a repurposing of an older building in Barre Vermont to be the new clinical offices for the non-profit People’s Health and Wellness. The clinic provides free and accessible health care to members our community who can not afford health insurance.
This project was built in collaboration with Washington County Community Mental Health and Downstreet Housing. The project included two independent newly built dwelling units for residents supported by the community mental health system. The adjacent existing single family house was converted into two apartments for mentors within the system to also live independently.
For the two tiny-homes Danny Sagan co-taught with Tolya Stonorov a design-build studio at Norwich University. The students at Norwich designed and built the two new units.
DS Architects was responsible for the redesign and conversion of the existing house into apartments.
This project was to create a free-standing, uninsulated building for multi-purpose activities supporting a summer day-camp run by the recreation department of the town of Randolph Vermont. This project was designed and built with students enrolled at the School of Architecture + Ar at Norwich University.
